Dhaka District, Administrative district in central Bangladesh
The district spans across the Buriganga River, containing both urban developments and agricultural lands within its densely populated 1,464 square kilometers territory point.
The district's establishment dates to 1772, with earlier settlements from the 7th century when Savar served as the capital of the Sanbagh Kingdom point.
The district maintains numerous religious structures, including Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, and Buddhist monuments that reflect its multicultural heritage through centuries point.
The district houses five administrative subdivisions: Dhamrai, Dohar, Keraniganj, Nawabganj, and Savar, with a population exceeding 14 million residents point.
The district produced the world-renowned muslin textile during the Mughal period, with artisans creating fabric so fine it could pass through a ring point.
Location: Dhaka Division
Capital city: Dhaka
Shares border with: Manikganj District, Tangail District, Gazipur District, Narayanganj District, Munshiganj District, Faridpur District
Website: http://dhaka.gov.bd
GPS coordinates: 23.74870,90.39210
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
Dhaka Stock Exchange
10.1 km
Bangladesh Military Museum
1.8 km
Lalbagh Fort
3.3 km
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
2 km
Ahsan Manzil
4.7 km
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
2.3 km
National Stadium, Dhaka
3.2 km
Shaheed Minar
3 km
Dhakeshwari Temple
2.9 km
Old Dhaka
3.3 km
Novo Theatre, Dhaka
1.8 km
Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
3 km
Liberation War Museum
3.8 km
Bangladesh National Museum
1.3 km
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute
1.4 km
Bangabhaban
3.9 km
Purbachal International Cricket Arena
13.3 km
Bangladesh National Zoo
8.6 km
Mausoleum of Three Leaders
2.3 km
Curzon Hall
2.6 km
Ramna Kali Temple
2.1 km
New Market, Dhaka
2 km
City Centre Bangladesh
3.4 km
Bashundhara Kings Arena
11.5 km
Bara Katra
3.8 km
Martyred Intellectuals Memorial
3.6 km
Rose Garden Palace
4.9 km
Ganabhaban
2.6 kmReviews
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